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Growers have collected 95% of the Criolla walnut production and 65% of the Fina, totalling 80% of the total production, despite the delay to the pecan harvest in the Mexican state of Chihuahua from December 8-9.

Interviews

The Swiss company Fruit Group AG is selling Purafruta, dried fruit bars, in Europe. Apparently, a simple idea. However, it is a food concept which combines social responsibility, healthy grocery and a delicious and natural flavour, having received several awards. The sales manager of Hiba, Ulrike Köpf, talked to IEG Vu about the project.

Analysis

Exports of Turkish raisins and sultanas are approaching 100,000 tonnes, broadly similar to last year’s quantity. Prices are however significantly higher than last year with an average cost of USD1,836 per tonne compared with USD1,520/tonne.

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The London-based company Derby Ingredients, a specialist supplier of nuts, dried fruit, seed, grains, beans, pulses and confectionery to processors, packers and retailers has appointed Andy Humphries as head of global ingredients and innovations and Angus Scott as strategic business development manager.

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The continuing lack of offers of Greek currants has started to create supply issues for the UK dried fruit market as, although there are alternative producers such as South Africa and Australia, the difference in timing for the crop years means that fruit from these origins will not be available for three or four months.

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Present raw material prices are high compared with earlier this season, says Dutch trader QFN Trading & Agency. “Large quantities, mostly long-term contracts, were sold at the beginning of the season. However, suppliers couldn't cover all raw materials due to the economic situation in Turkey.”

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The London-based company Derby Ingredients, a specialist supplier of nuts, dried fruit, seed, grains, beans, pulses and confectionery to processors, packers and retailers has appointed Andy Humphries as head of global ingredients and innovations and Angus Scott as strategic business development manager.

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The London-based company Derby Ingredients, a specialist supplier of nuts, dried fruit, seed, grains, beans, pulses and confectionery to processors, packers and retailers has appointed Andy Humphries as head of global ingredients and innovations and Angus Scott as strategic business development manager.

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The latest modification to the list of agricultural products eligible for duty-free treatment under the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) removed 101 agricultural commodities, mainly from India, Thailand, Turkey, Argentina Ukraine and Brazil.